Get the party started with these delicious dinner recipes.
Steak Frites
Bring the French bistro home with this recipe.
Use fresh pasta from the refrigerated aisle instead of the boxed for a fresher flavor.
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A sprinkle of fresh basil makes this dish extra festive.
Pulled Pork-Stuffed Zucchini Boats
The backyard birthday barbecue gets fancy with this recipe.
These tender zucchini boats get dressed with barbecue sauce and topped with cabbage-and-onion slaw.
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Round out the meal with homemadegarlic bread.
The herby rice serves as a light yet flavorful base.
A preheated cast-iron skillet is the secret to the perfect sear.
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Crab-And-Bacon Linguine
This impressive linguini comes together in just 45 minutes.
you could work on preparing the cake and sides while it cooks.
We recommend serving it with crusty bread to soak up all of the extra pan sauce.
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Whip up homemadeguacamoleand a corn salad while the they cook to complete the birthday meal.
Just one tenderloin will feed 8 to 10 people.
For the special occasion, confirm to use fresh shrimp instead of frozen.
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And of course, plenty of cheese.
Halving and pounding the chicken does add a little extra time, but ensures each piece will cook evenly.
With this recipe, you might serve up the classic Louisiana dish in just over an hour.
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Choose steaks that are uniform in thickness for the best results.
Serve it over noodles to complete the meal.
Lemony Shrimp Pasta
Lemon and fennel brighten this pasta’s rich and fragrant sauce.
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This date-night worthy dish can be made for two or doubled or tripled for a bigger party.
This dish uses portobella mushrooms that are slightly charred under the broiler for full flavor.
Bourbon-Glazed Salmon
This salmon gets a luscious honey-soy glaze enhanced with bourbon and orange zest.
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Garnish with fresh basil for an extra-special touch.
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